PES Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution

1. The process whereby a tight (overactive) muscle causes decreased neural drive to its functional antagonist is defined as: altered reciprocal inhibition synergistic dominance altered arthrokinematics intramuscular coordination: altered reciprocal inhibition 2. The ability of the neuromuscular system to exert force against resistance is defined as: power strength speed balance: strength 3. The process by which synergists compensate for a weak or inhibited prime mover in attempt to maintain force production and functional movement patters is defined as: reciprocal inhibition synergistic dominance joint dysfunction muscle synergy: synergistic dominance 4. Which of the following is an example of a predominately sagittal plane motion? Calf raises side lunges cable rotations swinging a bat: Calf raises 5. Which plane bisects the body to create upper and lower halves with motion occurring around a longitudinal (vertical) axis? Sagittal plane Frontal Plane Transverse Plane Scapular plane: Transverse Plane